Chapter 5: PC Cards (PCMCIA)
Figure 5.4: Shutting down the card in the PCMCIA Bay
to select it, the Click on the Stop button to disable the card. You will be asked to confirm your choice. Click OK. You should receive a message telling you when it is safe to remove the card. (Figure 5.5)
This procedure will protect your system and also help prevent data loss that might occur if you attempt to remove a card that is still actively linked to a network or modem connection.
Although most current
PC cards are Plug and Play, you should always refer to
the manufacturer’s documenta- tion for your card. Some manu- facturers might have optimal ways for using their card.
7. You can now eject the card. Press the eject | Figure 5.5: Ejecting a PCMCIA Card |
button in and the card will pop out. Now press |
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the button firmly in until the card ejects. The |
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button should remain in; if it pops back out, |
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you can push it in until it clicks into place. |
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PC Card Tips |
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You can “hotswap” PC cards while your computer |
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is on, but you should properly shut down the card |
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before removing it. |
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And keep in mind the following: |
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•Do not remove a network card while your system is connected to the network. This could cause loss of data for you or for other users and could disrupt network functioning.
•In many cases, your network card has to be present when you boot the system to be recognized by the network (since Windows identifies itself to the net- work as it boots). Unless you are an experienced
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